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NewsIATA WCS to kick off with wide ranging opening plenary
Source: IATAThe IATA World Cargo Symposium will begin with the opening plenary, offering a range of sessions that also set up the debate over the coming three days.IATA global head of cargo Brendan Sullivan will start the day of with a review of the year so far, looking at the ...
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NewsFirst collapsible AAX container set for WCS launch
VRR is set to launch what is believed to be the world’s first fully collapsible AAX container to better manage ULD imbalances at this year's IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS).The collapsible AAX ULD can be folded and stacked to enable ULD managers to store or reposition them where they are ...
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NewsRhenus UK opens logistics centre near Heathrow
Rhenus UK's new Heathrow facility Photo: Rhenus LogisticsRhenus UK has opened a new logistics centre near Heathrow Airport that is anticipated to strengthen its business across life sciences and healthcare, full vehicle logistics and its air and ocean freight operations.The 58,000 sq ft handling facility, located in Ashford - four ...
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NewsAir cargo rates continue to soften
Global air cargo rates have continued to soften in September, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data.WorldACD said that air cargo prices continued their gradual decline in the first two full weeks of September, while volumes increased slightly in the second week after a drop in the first ...
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NewsRosy outlook beckons for freighter conversions
Freighter conversion suppliers expect a strong e-commerce market to support the switching of passenger jets to cargo use, although capacity and manpower could present challenges.Mike Doellefeld, vice president of commercial freighter conversions at Boeing, is upbeat about prospects for the 737-800BCF, noting that the company has redelivered about 100 conversions, ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding opens new South Africa transhipment hub
Executive Mayor, Tania Campbell and Clement Blanc, DHL GF. Source: DHL GFDHL Global Forwarding has opened a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, close to OR Tambo International Airport.The €7m facility includes offices, 10,000 sq m of warehouse space and temperature-controlled chambers.It will serve as a ...
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Magma Aviation benefits from demand for long-term freighter deals
Freighter operator Magma Aviation last year benefitted from demand for long-term contracts as companies looked to avoid space shortages by locking in capacity.In accounts just filed, the Avia Solution Group-owned company said that revenues in 2021 increased by 64% year on year to $380m and profits improved by 9.7% to ...
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NewsAirforwarders Association represents industry on US security committee
Source Meantime CommunicationsUS freight forwarders will see continued support from the Airforwarders Association (AfA) through its work on the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC).AfA will advise the TSA on the commercial concerns and requirements of US freight forwarders as it enters the second year of its ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide appoints Ang in industrial role
Janet Ang. Source: Crane Worldwide LogisticsFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Janet Ang as global vice president of industrial as it looks to strengthen its focus on the sector.The forwarder said that Ang will drive the strategic direction of its industrial sector, supporting the development of "additional integrated supply ...
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Psi Air eyes Philippines-US flights
Philippines-based cargo airline Psi Air has applied for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out operations between the Philippines and the US.The application document, dated September 7, said: "Psi Air, a foreign air carrier of the Republic of the Philippines, ...
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NewsAir Transat renews ULD management agreement with Unilode
Air Transat has renewed its ULD management agreement with Unilode. Photo: UnilodeAir Transat and Unilode Aviation Solutions have extended their ULD management partnership until 2026.Under the terms of the renewed agreement, Unilode continues to supply, manage, digitalise and repair Air Transat’s lightweight containers and pallets in a pooled ULD management ...
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NewsTIACA sustainability programme launch customers announced
Photo: Etihad CargoTIACA has announced the launch customers for the air cargo industry’s first multi-sector sustainability verification programme.Following the launch of the TIACA BlueSky programme at the March Executive Summit, a successful pilot programme was run with airline and ground handling companies.The BlueSky programme, open to the entire industry, not ...
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SATS in "ongoing discussions” over potential WFS acquisition
Singapore-based handling company SATS has confirmed it is in “ongoing discussions” regarding a potential acquisition of cargo handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS).SATS said in a press release on September 21 that no formal agreement has been made yet.“While the company is in ongoing discussions regarding a potential acquisition of Worldwide ...
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NewsPeli BioThermal adds new Japan service centre
Source: Peli BioThermalTemperature-controlled packaging and ULD firm Peli BioThermal has opened a new service centre close to Tokyo's Narita Airport.The company said that the new centre will serve Japan’s thriving biotech sector, adding that Tokyo is home to a number of leading healthcare companies including Takeda, Astellas Pharma, Pfizer Japan, ...
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NewsGeodis appoints Delcroix to focus on CSR
Virginie Delcroix. Credit Thomas Lasné. Source: GeodisFreight forwarder Geodis has appointed Virginie Delcroix as executive vice president, sustainable development.Delcroix will report to Geodis chief executive Marie-Christine Lombard and has been appointed in response to the firm's focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR).Prior to her appointment, Delcroix had since 2017 been ...
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IAG Cargo approves Envirotainer's Releye units for pharma
IAG Cargo has become the latest airline to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RLP and RAP ULDs to transport pharma products on flights.The cargo division said that the recently launched containers would be utilised on its Constant Climate cold chain service.John Cheetham, chief commercial officer, IAG Cargo said: “Temperature-controlled ...
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UK customs offers continued use of CHIEF in urgent cases
UK customs (HMRC) will allow companies to continue using the CHIEF declaration system if they have a valid reason beyond the planned switchover date.The existing CHIEF declaration system will be switched over to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) on September 30, but HMRC said that companies will given the opportunity ...
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NewsAirbus expands outsize air cargo capabilities
Photo: AirbusAirbus is expanding its outsized air cargo capabilities with a new loading system for the Beluga A300-600ST aircraft for military cargo.The total lifting capacity of the Airbus Defence and Space-developed loading system to move outsized military cargo into the A300-600ST reaches 35 tonnes.Airbus successfully tested the capability of the ...
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NewsNational Airlines adds nose-loading B747-400 freighter
'Nose Door' loading capability of B747-400ERF aircraft. Photo: National Air CargoUS carrier National Airlines has added a Boeing B747-400 Extended Range Freighter (ERF) to its cargo fleet as part of its expansion plans to fulfil demand for large shipments worldwide.National said the B747-400ERF, registration N663CA (MSN 35237), features a nose ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo prepares to add capacity to portal CargoAi
Source Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has launched a pilot project in three countries as it prepares to add its capacity to online booking portal CargoAi.As part of the pilot, marketplace users in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain will have access to routings and capacity information on all Lufthansa Group airlines serving ...